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Bad Eau de Toilette bottle Bad EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad EDT
Diesel Bad is a classic love-it-or-hate-it scent. Half the internet thinks it's a generic, headache-inducing mess, but its devoted fans say it's an underrated, compliment-getting monster akin to Invictus, but with a grown-up twist. Undeniably mass-appealing, but certainly not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Water Definite EDP
Water Definite follows Armani's Acqua di Gio Absolu, the warmer, ambery take on the marine icon. The sea-note-and-bergamot opening over a tonka-labdanum base reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the amber depth and fades faster - a versatile fresh-warm hybrid for cooler days.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bad EDT
Water Definite EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Woody 26% vs 22%
Tonka Bean 17% vs 29%
Patchouli 14% vs 22%
Only in Water Definite
Labdanum 25%

Accords

Bad Water Definite
100%
Aromatic
60%
95%
Woody
60%
80%
Lavender
Aquatic
80%
72%
Citrus
69%
Amber
70%
63%
Tobacco
62%
Savory
58%
Animalic
Fresh
55%
Sweet
40%
Aromatic shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
95%
60%
80%
80%
72%
Amber shared
69%
70%
63%
62%
58%
55%
40%

Performance

Bad Water Definite
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, but stellar for dates or casual outings where you want to be noticed. While some find it too casual for formal events, its versatility means it can adapt, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'beast mode' performance and compliment-getting ability.

Water Definite

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The ambery-marine warmth makes it a year-rounder leaning to cooler spring, autumn and mild winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal Sport

Versatile and slightly warm, it suits office, casual, date and evening wear; modest projection keeps it easy.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bad EDT
Water Definite EDP
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